Deer Creek Church Website Privacy Policy
Date of Last Revision: March 23, 2026
Deer Creek Church uses its website to help individuals learn about our ministry and connect with our church community. In doing so, we may collect certain personal information from visitors to our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect the security and privacy of that information. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding your personal data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Ownership and Rights for Website Visitors
Data Ownership
The Deer Creek Church retains ownership and control of all data collected through its website and stored by its website service provider, NetMinistry. While NetMinistry stores and processes this data on behalf of the church, the data remains the property of Deer Creek Church.
NetMinistry is legally and contractually obligated to protect the data it stores and to use it solely for the purpose of providing services to Deer Creek Church. These obligations include:
Rights of Website Visitors
Individuals who use the Deer Creek Church website have certain rights regarding their personal information. Depending on applicable law, these rights may include the ability to:
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, website visitors may contact Deer Creek Church directly. The church will take reasonable and appropriate steps to respond to and fulfill valid requests in accordance with applicable laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The information that Deer Creek Church collects may change over time. As a result, we may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Deer Creek Church reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
If you do not agree with any changes, you may request that your data be removed. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly, especially before providing any personal information through the website.
The date of the most recent update is listed at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you agree to the revised terms.
Information We Collect
Deer Creek Church collects information that you voluntarily provide to us through email, web forms, or other direct communication. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
We use this information to respond to your inquiries, to notify you of changes to this Privacy Policy, and to provide informational or educational newsletters. Deer Creek Church does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
In some cases, you may choose to provide special categories of personal data as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as health-related information, about yourself or others. Such information will not be shared with any third party unless you have explicitly requested or authorized that disclosure.
Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information that identifies or can be directly associated with a specific individual or entity. This may include, but is not limited to, name, address, payment information (such as payment card number, expiration date, cardholder name, and CVV code), mobile or home telephone numbers, email address, gender, birthdate, photographs or videos where you are clearly identifiable and other information collected by the Church through the website.
The Personal Information you provide varies depending on your interaction with the website. We do not collect Personal Information unless you voluntarily provide it. You are not required to provide Personal Information to browse the website; however, certain features or services may require it.
You may provide Personal Information when, for example, you request prayer or other assistance, participate in online surveys, subscribe to newsletters, or other recurring offerings.
Information Automatically Collected
When you use the internet, we may automatically collect and store certain information from the devices you use to access the church website. This information is typically provided by default because of how internet technologies operate.
Such information may include the type of internet browser or mobile device you use, your operating system, and the website that referred you to our Services. We may also collect location information, such as an IP address that identifies the city and state from which you access the Services, or precise geolocation data if you have permitted your device to share that information.
Deer Creek Church may store this information for purposes related to operating and improving our Services.
Aggregated Data
The Deer Creek Church does not conduct analytics or research on user demographics, interests, or behavior based on the information collected through its website. We do not aggregate data for the purpose of research, nor do we share or sell individual or aggregated user information to third parties or affiliates.
We do not use data enrichment or profiling services. Any information you provide through your use of the website is used solely by The Deer Creek Church and only for the purpose of directly serving our users and their needs.
Registration Information
To access the Members area on the website, a user may be required to register with The Deer Creek Church. During registration, a user is required to give certain information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact you about the reason for your request and provides a way for you to log in to use the Members Area.
Cookies and Other Electronic Technologies
When you visit The Deer Creek Church website, we want your experience to be simple and meaningful. To help us do this, our website and our service provider, Net Ministry, may use cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:
Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Others remain on your device to help recognize you when you return.
Your Choices
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. You can change your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.
If you access our website on a mobile device, you may also be able to adjust privacy and advertising settings through your device’s system preferences.
Social Media Data
Our website may include links to our social media profiles. If you choose to interact with us through third‑party social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn, we may receive certain personal information that you choose to make available through those platforms.
This information may include profile details such as your name, profile picture, biography, location, likes, and other information shared according to your privacy settings on the applicable platform. We may also receive messages or communications you send to us through these platforms.
The Deer Creek Church does not actively collect, aggregate, or combine this information with other personal information we maintain about you. The information is provided to us by the social media platform or by you, subject to the platform’s own privacy practices.
For more information about how your data is collected, used, and shared, please review the privacy policies and settings of the social media platforms you use.
Third-Party Analytics
We do not use third-party analytics or behavior-tracking tools on our website to collect data about our users. This approach helps protect users’ privacy and avoids unnecessary data aggregation by external parties.
How We Use the Information We Collect
Deer Creek Church uses the information collected through its website in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy. When you provide personal information for a specific purpose, we use that information only in connection with the purpose for which it was provided.
For example, if you contact us by email, we may use the information you provide to pray for you, respond to your questions, or address your stated needs. For purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal information in these ways as necessary to pursue our mission and legitimate interests.
Email Communications
Each promotional email we send includes instructions on how to unsubscribe from that specific email list if you no longer wish to receive promotional messages. Requests to unsubscribe are typically processed within ten business days.
If you choose to opt out of promotional email communications from The Deer Creek Church, we may still contact you through other channels, such as postal mail, telephone, or social media.
How We Share Data
We do not share the data we collect from you with third parties without your permission, except in the situations described below.
Compliance with Laws
We may disclose your data when we believe it is reasonably necessary to:
Affiliates
We may share data collected on our website with our affiliated organizations. Any shared data will be used only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Aggregated or De‑Identified Information
We may aggregate or de‑identify your information, so it no longer identifies you personally. This type of information is not subject to this Privacy Policy and may be shared with others for various purposes.
No Direct Marketing Use
We do not share your personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
Unsolicited Information
Some information you submit may be publicly accessible, including content shared in forums or comment sections. By providing unsolicited information, you acknowledge that (1) we have no obligation of confidentiality, express or implied; (2) you grant The Deer Creek Church an irrevocable, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, publish, distribute, and sublicense such information; and (3) you waive any moral rights claims against The Deer Creek Church and its users. This provision survives termination of your account. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected outside the website.
Children
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of sixteen. Individuals under sixteen should not use the website or submit personal information through them. If you believe that personal information from a child under sixteen has been collected by The Deer Creek Church, please contact us at deercreekcofc@outlook.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable law.
Links to Other Websites
This Privacy Policy applies only to The Deer Creek Church website. Our website may contain links to websites that are not operated or controlled by The Deer Creek Church (“Third-Party Sites”). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these Third-Party Sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.
Links to Third-Party Sites do not constitute an endorsement or indicate that The Deer Creek Church has reviewed those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any Third-Party Site you visit to understand how your personal information may be collected, used, or shared.
Information Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This may include the duration of your account and a reasonable period afterward. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Choices and Rights
You may opt out of future communications from us at any time. If we process your personal data based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit your access to certain features or services.
You have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or other modifications to your personal information. Certain information can be accessed and updated directly through the People Database section of our website.
California Residents' Privacy Rights
Pursuant to Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code, residents of California have the right to request from a business, with whom the California resident has an established business relationship, certain information with respect to the types of personal information the business shares with third parties for direct marketing purposes by such third party and the identities of the third parties with whom the business has shared such information during the immediately preceding calendar year. To request a copy of such information, please contact us as described in the “How to Contact Us” section below, and we will respond within 30 days as required by law.
XI. Additional GDPR Matters for Users in Europe
You can make a request to exercise any of these rights in relation to your information by sending the request to us at the email address or mailing address set forth under “How to Contact Us” below. For your own privacy and security, at our discretion, we may require you to provide your identity before providing the requested information. Please note that The Deer Creek Church may take up to 30 days to fulfill such requests.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the local data protection authority if you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws. A list of local data protection authorities in European countries is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/structure/data-protection-uthorities/index_en.htm.
How to Contact Us
The Deer Creek Church commits to resolve complaints about our collection or use of your personal information. The Deer Creek Church takes its users’ privacy concerns seriously, and in every way, we are committed to limiting access to your personal or account information and protecting your data.
If you believe that The Deer Creek Church has not complied with this Privacy Policy with respect to your personal information, you should first contact us at The Deer Creek Church by emailing us at deercreekcofc@outlook.com, or by writing to The Deer Creek Church at the following address:
Deer Creek Church
P.O. Box 70834
Shasta Lake, CA 96079
Please note that The Deer Creek Church is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non-Deer Creek Church websites to which we may link. You should review the additional privacy policy of the non-Deer Creek Church site before using the site.